What are different homeopathic remedies for Acidity? – Part 2

What is ACIDITY?

• This is a condition where there is a back-flow of gastric acid into esophagus.
• It is also called as reflux or reflux esophagitis.

Homeopathic Remedies for ACIDITY

There are a number of treatments available in Homeopathy in Acidity.Excessive intake of following gives rise to hyper-acidity.
• non-vegetarian
• spicy
• fried foods
• mental tension

6. Natrum Phos
This remedy is indicated to a person with the following symptoms:
• acid indigestion
• indigestion is accompanied by sour belching
• sour tasting vomit
• a yellow discoloration of the tongue
• Accompanied with stomach trouble that begins after eating fats.

7. Arsenicum
• Arsenicum, or arsenic, is sometimes used in homeopathic medicine.
• It should be taken in extremely small doses.
• These small doses are non-toxic doses.
• Large doses is a health hazard and dangerous for ingestion.
• They help to treat burning pains in the stomach.
• Arsenic is also good as a treatment for nausea and vomiting that is caused by food poisoning.Side effects:
– May experience burning pains in the stomach.
– Burning pains in the throat from vomit.
– Burning pains in the anus from diarrhea.

Homeopathy Dosage Directions

Several homeopathic physicians recommend the usage of the remedies be used as follows:
• Take one dose.
• Wait for a response.
• If improvement is seen, it is best to wait for the remedy to work.
• If improvement lags then another dose can be taken.
• The frequency of dosage differs with the condition.
• It also differs from individual to individual.
• A dose may be needed several times an hour in some cases.
• In other cases, a dose may be needed several times a day.
• In some other cases, one dose per day can be said to be enough.
• If there is no response then after waiting for some time, it is best to switch to another remedy.
• Follow the same as above with the other one.

Diet for ACIDITY

• Some foods may initiate belching such as milk and sugars.
• Certain types of vegetables and fruits containing a particular type of starch are not well digested by the stomach.
• These treat bacteria in the stomach such as: beans, lentils, cabbage, bananas, apricots, prunes, onions and sprouts.
• Foods made from whole grains may also cause gas.
• Weight loss, avoid tight clothes and maintain a food diary.
• A walk after meals is excellent to prevent all types of disorders related to digestive system.
• There are certain yoga poses and exercises which are excellent in treating digestive disorders.
• Staying active and maintaining a food diary to check food allergies and intolerant foods is a good practice.
• Getting dentures checked regularly also helps in treating the problem.

Yoga
• Lie down on a mattress on the floor.
• Lift left leg and bring the knee close to your chest after bending it.
• Bring it further closer by hugging it and hold it there for few seconds.
• Repeat this with another leg and then with both the legs.
• This is wonderful yoga exercise for releasing trapped gas in the stomach.